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Austrian court sentences Syrian to life in prison for deadly knife attack - Reuters
Austrian court sentences Syrian to life in prison for deadly knife attack Reuters
May 27, 2026Austrian ex-intelligence officer found guilty of Russia spying charges
The spy scandal has revived fears that Austria remains a hotbed of Russian espionage activity.
May 20, 2026Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations
They gathered information using a "forest of antennas" installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says.
May 4, 2026Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying - Reuters
Austria expels three Russian diplomats over signals spying Reuters
May 4, 2026'War relic' explodes under Austrian campfire, injuring five children - Reuters
'War relic' explodes under Austrian campfire, injuring five children Reuters
May 3, 2026Austrian police arrest man over poisoned baby food case - Reuters
Austrian police arrest man over poisoned baby food case Reuters
May 2, 2026Austrian goes on trial accused of plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert
Prosecutors say the man, 21-year-old Beran A, received training from members of jihadist group Islamic State on how to handle explosives.
April 28, 2026Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
The brand warned on Saturday that consuming the purées may be potentially "life-threatening".
April 19, 2026HiPP recalls jarred baby food in Austria over contamination fears
Police are investigating whether jars sold in Spar shops were criminally interfered with.
April 18, 2026Ex-keeper Manninger dies after car hit by train
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies at the age of 48 after his car is struck by a train.
April 16, 2026Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.
April 14, 2026Austria's Raiffeisen to buy BBVA's Romania unit for $680 million - Reuters
Austria's Raiffeisen to buy BBVA's Romania unit for $680 million Reuters
March 28, 2026Austria plans social media ban for under-14s
The move follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
March 27, 2026Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest
Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.
March 6, 2026Austria's Mandlbauer avoids serious injury after horror bobsleigh crash - Reuters
Austria's Mandlbauer avoids serious injury after horror bobsleigh crash Reuters
February 22, 2026Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.
February 20, 2026